Houston Rockets star James Harden must have six consecutive negative COVID-19 tests before the NBA will clear him to practice with the team, a league source told ESPN.Milwaukee Bucks Face Masks

For all their duties, no team official who spoke with ESPN blamed the NBA or its protocols. Rather, there was an understanding that this is an extraordinary situation with understandably high demands. There is hope that staffers can find a rhythm as the season goes on, but several team health officials also noted that the situation continually evolves, with more memos and conference calls from the league in which new protocols are introduced or changes are made. There are also continually evolving city and state restrictions that affect team markets differently.

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The Houston Rockets are in the middle of a dizzying offseason that saw several important, familiar faces exit stage left, while the face of their franchise, James Harden, reportedly has no interest in assuming that role for another season despite having two years left on his contract.

Bryant's growth as an offensive weapon is apparent and doesn't seem flukish at all. But to expect him to keep up those kinds of shooting numbers wouldn't be fair. Bryant's ability to score as a roller or on the pick and pop is an invaluable skill set next to Westbrook and Beal, and as he grows more comfortable playing with the star-studded backcourt, the Wizards would be wise to feature him more. 

The Heat reportedly pulled out of James Harden trade talks with the Rockets. That doesn’t mean Miami no longer wants Harden. The Heat just deemed Houston’s asking price to be too high.Memphis Grizzlies Face Masks

Overrating an archetype can be a pitfall of scouting. But he’s also better at basketball than anyone else in this class, while playing the sport’s most valuable position, one that simplifies the rest of roster construction when you land it. He outpaces Suggs as a passer and half-court offensive driver, and does not need an ambitious philosophy to unleash him defensively. He will stress defenses with his scoring gravity in a way and catalyzes offense to lengths Mobley cannot.Detroit Pistons Face Masks

Already, the team has confirmed four positive tests by players since the start of training camp: Garrett Temple, Noah Vonleh (since waived), Chandler Hutchison and Tomáš Satoranský. They're currently without Hutchison and Satoranský, along with Lauri Markkanen and Ryan Arcidiacono because of league protocols related to close contact, as they begin a four-game West Coast road swing against the Trail Blazers in Portland tonight.Minnesota Timberwolves Face Masks